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JaegerLeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox

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TRADITION MEETS SPORTY ELEGANCE IN THE TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE JAEGERLECOULTRE POLARIS COLLECTION

Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates its long history of underwater excellence with the release of its new Polaris Mariner collection, consisting of the Polaris Mariner Memovox and Polaris Mariner Date. The pair are the new high-performance diving watches rounding out the Polaris collection. Looking very similar to each other, both are distinguished by their rich gradient-blue colour and high function.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner dials remain true to the contemporary JaegerLeCoultre Polaris aesthetic, comprising three concentric circles finished in different textures and featuring bold trapezoid-shaped indexes and three Arabic numerals. The central disc of the dials is sunray-brushed, complementing the subtle graining of the middle ring and the opaline finish of the outer ring, which serves as the unidirectional rotating bezel.

The 42 mm cases feature the key design codes of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris with their taut lines, glass-box crystals and dynamic mix of

Case back of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Date By Retta Oktaviani

Benedict Cumberbatch wearing the JaegerLeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox @philipsinden

brushed and polished surfaces. Moreover, the crown used to set the notched inner-bezel is screwed-down to avoid any unintentional movement, with the addition of an orange security band to warn divers when it is not fully screwed down.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS MARINER MEMOVOX

The first model, the Polaris Mariner Memovox joins the emblematic Memovox watches. This stunning watch pays direct homage to JaegerLeCoultre’s first diving watches, with their robust capabilities and distinctive aesthetic. Water-resistant to 300 metres, the 42 mm stainless steel watch features the self-winding Calibre 956, a direct descendant of the brand’s first automatic alarm watch calibres. If previous Memovox watches had a closed case back, to which the gong was attached, the JaegerLeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox has a transparent sapphire case back which allows the wearer to watch the hammer in action.

For this to come to fruition, a complete redesign of the striking mechanism, with the gong now attached to the case side, was required. The open-worked heavy metal rotor ensures an unobstructed view of the strike-works, its Côtes de Genève decoration matching the fine finishing on the movement plates. One important element remains: the signature ‘school bell’ sound of the alarm, which lends unparalleled charm to the Memovox. Furthermore, the movement provides a power reserve of 45 hours.

British actor and longstanding Friend of La Grande Maison, Benedict Cumberbatch, wore this watch for the making of the short film “In a Breath” and it has been one of his favourite fine timepieces ever since. The well-known actor appreciates its great versatility, its casual elegance, and functionality as a high-performing dive watch.

“It is slim for a diving watch which I really like – and it is a very stylish thing. I can just wear it at home with a jumper as well as with a wetsuit. Because it is so understated and elegant, I can wear it for everything, in the sea or on a

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Date THE 42 MM CASES FEATURE THE KEY DESIGN CODES OF THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS WITH THEIR TAUT LINES, GLASSBOX CRYSTALS AND DYNAMIC MIX OF BRUSHED AND POLISHED SURFACES

A closer look at the dial of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox

bicycle, at a photo-shoot or just chilling out,” Benedict says.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS MARINER DATE

The second model, the Polaris Mariner Date offers hours and minutes, with a running time indicator (second hand) and unidirectional inner bezel, as well as the addition of an instantly-jumping date display. The dual-crown configuration is typical of super compressortype diving watch cases, with the upper crown for operating the inner bezel and the lower one for setting the time and date.

The Polaris Mariner Date is driven by the Calibre 899, updated by Jaeger-LeCoultre engineers to incorporate the latest performanceenhancing technology; the movement also guarantees a 70-hour power reserve.